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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with Iran, using a 25% levy as an illustrative benchmark while leaving final rates unspecified. The order reinforces Washington’s position that

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week,

Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Child Safety

Sarah Olivella January 27, 2026

The technology industry is entering a pivotal legal moment as major social media platforms confront a jury for the first time over allegations that their

Personalized Obesity Care Goes Beyond GLP-1 Drugs

SMGN Publishing January 27, 2026

Obesity is increasingly recognized as a complex, lifelong metabolic condition rather than a simple consequence of lifestyle choices. While GLP-1 weight loss drugs have transformed

Patriots vs. Seahawks Set for Super Bowl 60 Rematch

Sarah Olivella January 26, 2026

Super Bowl 60 is officially set, and the NFL will revisit one of the most memorable matchups in modern league history as the New England

Minnesota Rejects DOJ Data Demands After Federal Shooting

SMGN Publishing January 26, 2026

Minnesota officials have formally rebuffed a sweeping set of demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, escalating an already tense standoff between the state and

Massive U.S. Winter Storm Triggers Power Outages and Flight Cancellations

Sarah Olivella January 26, 2026

An immense winter storm is sweeping across the eastern two-thirds of the United States, bringing a dangerous combination of heavy snow, freezing rain, sleet, and

Congress Nears Partial Shutdown After Minneapolis Shooting

SMGN Publishing January 26, 2026

The death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has intensified an already fragile budget standoff in Washington, pushing Congress closer to a partial government shutdown

Europe Can’t Defend Itself Without the U.S., NATO Warns

Felipe Cardona January 26, 2026

Europe’s debate over strategic autonomy has entered a sharper and more consequential phase after the head of NATO publicly questioned the continent’s ability to guarantee

EU Probes X Over AI Image Abuse Concerns

Felipe Cardona January 26, 2026

AI-generated content triggers regulatory escalation European regulators have significantly escalated their scrutiny of Elon Musk’s social media platform X after its AI chatbot, Grok, was

How Much Gym Time You Really Need to Build Strength

SMGN Publishing January 26, 2026

Building strength has quietly become one of the most powerful predictors of long-term health, independence, and physical resilience, yet resistance training remains underused. Many people